User Research:

Insights from user research highlight the critical importance of soft skills for professional success. Key soft skills identified include communication, teamwork, leadership, and emotional intelligence.

Competitive Analysis:

The competitive analysis identified several existing platforms but highlighted their lack of personalization and user engagement features. Most solutions offer generic training without real-time feedback.

Technical Feasibility:

Initial assessments indicate that leveraging AI for real-time feedback and personalized training is technically feasible. The proposed solution includes an AI wearable device and a dashboard interface for tracking progress and accessing training modules in a conversational manner.

Participant Problems:

• “Those strong, high-pressure meeting environments is a constant fear of me.”

“The corporate culture as an entry-level employee is tough, you have no idea how to act...”

• "Dealing with high-pressure environments is a constant challenge for me. Maintaining composure during crises and managing a large team is stressful for me, you know?."

Key Findings of the survey+interviews:

1. Importance of Soft Skills:
   • 90% of respondents believe that soft skills are extremely important for personal and professional success.
   • Commonly recognized soft skills include communication, teamwork, time management, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and adaptability.
   • Opportunity Space: Develop comprehensive training programs that cover these universally recognized soft skills to meet user demand.
2. Awareness and Self-Assessment of EQ:
   • 85% of respondents are aware of emotional intelligence (EQ).
   • Self-assessment of EQ varies, with 60% rating themselves as average and 30% as high.
   • Opportunity Space: Create tailored modules that cater to different levels of self-assessed EQ to provide personalized improvement paths.